Is the average prius driver smarter than the average American ?

[NorCal Rusty]

Originally Posted by Froley1

Simpson level.

UHHHMMMM BEEEERRRR!

[jammin012]

I think I'm starting to take offense to that.

I had to complete an ethics survey today, yes I lied my way through it, and the ethnicity question popped up.
Do you consider yourself:
African American
Asian
Spanish
Native Anerican
Native Hawaiin
White/Caucasian
Other

Why can't I be European, how come I have to be a color?

[ZC1]

Originally Posted by biggus

My respect for Americans has shot up since joining Priuschat.

And my respect for the Irish has shot up since they provide the Guinness.

ZC1

[biggus]

Shucks ZC 1 Just you blew my debate ;surely you meant "Guinness"

Great Reply Chogan 2; you get the real nuance of this thread.
Dearer energy = Massive change.

The first to go was the SUV

Next the House; is it efficient, too big or located where it needs air-con 24/7

Then Work; why am i travelling so far or will this job be here if things keep going the way they seem to be.

Leisure ;should i go cycling or trekking instead of puttting $500 of fuel in my Powerboat ?

Contributers here seem to have the ingenuity ,social awareness and will to change, to meet the challenge of realistically priced Oil, but where does that leave the average Doh!

[MsDaisy]

Smarter? Don't know about that, but we are definitely better-looking and much happier people!

[finman]

Can we accept 'different' (less is more), as "better"? I'm not sure i can vocalize my comments here. What I mean is...how many will give up their over-consumption way of life to live a more efficient life for the betterment of all?

Way too many 'homer simpsons' will wail and complain the entire way. And I love the Simpsons!

and I'm not sure how to voice this opinion either, but, what becomes of all things gasoline that we think are "fun" (power boats, stupid ATVs and jetskis, the list gets pretty long)? Do new industries using battery tech replace them? How? In a timeframe that allows smooth, fairly unnoticed progress?

I've too many questions right now and maybe someone else can chime in and clarify my points...

[GatorJZ]

More intelligent (as measured by conventional means) and educated? Yes. More automotive savvy? No.

[bac]

Yes.

... Brad

[biggus]

GatorJZ says "More automotive savvy?No"

I've raced, rallied, restored , and being lucky to own or have the use of V12's V8's V6,s ,straight 6's,Twin Cams, Quad cams, Turbo's ,supercharged, petrol, diesel, convertables, coupes ,pagodas.
Perhaps i'm not auto savvy, but NOW, I'd much prefer to entertain myself getting the last mile out of a drop of gas than walk.

There are a number of Prius drivers here who went from 350z's Subaru WRX's and the like, but who think the same.
I'll still keep my toys but when travelling any long distance, It's the Prius for me. Keeping momentum anticipating the terrain and traffic while being entertained by the Prius Graphics has replaced the Laser speed detector and watching out for the speed cops. My Wife is happier too.

Its interesting to see how some part time prius drivers are using techniques learnt from the Prius to get more MPG out of there Suv's etc.

The new automotive savvy is low cost, low depreciation,low enviromental impact,low risk, high prestige.

Perhaps look at it as a return to the roots, when motoring meant getting somehere quickly and in comfort, without having to walk or feed the horses.

[sendconroymail]

Originally Posted by MsDaisy

Smarter? Don't know about that, but we are definitely better-looking and much happier people!

No no no. We are definitely smarter, funnier, better looking, and kinder than the general population. The moderators should charge none Prius drivers for being able to post and correspond with us.